New Student Orientation

The college experience at Washburn University begins with New Student Orientation. Attending this event will prepare students with the facts and opportunities to be successful their first year.

During the event students will get to learn expectations of the classroom environment, meet with current students over our free lunch, register for their first semester courses, explore the MyWashburn online portal, attend break-out meetings with activities and organizations, even take their student ID photo! This day will prepare students with Tips & Tricks, expectations, and an overview of the figures and scholarships the university provides.

Helpful reminders for our future Ichabods:

Take a look at the map HERE for information on building and parking lot locations. The parking lot to the north of the Morgan building will be closed due to construction. Sorry for any inconvenience.

This day will be full of lots of new information to many of you. Make sure you are ready to take learn a thing or two. We wouldn't want you to miss out on anything important now would we?

Check the FAQ page on the Orientation website. If you've got questions, it's likely that others have had 'em, too, so make sure you catch up! If the page doesn't answer your question, talk to an admissions counselor or send us a tweet.

HAVE FUN! This day is for you, and we want to make sure it's a great one.

A Day at New Student Orientation

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."